This document discusses the process of creating SEWenirs, which are sewn souvenirs that represent Doha and Gulf culture. The process involves: 1) Researching Doha lifestyle, history and traditions. 2) Designing patterns representing the theme using digital tools. 3) Designing and prototyping the souvenir object like clothing or accessories. 4) Creating visual identity for the souvenir through photoshoots and displays. Examples shown include patterns inspired by cars and traditional dances, and potential souvenir products like textiles and jewelry.

1. Topics: Fabrication Principles
SEWenir from Doha
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2. What is a souvenir?
A souvenir is an object a person acquires for the memories.
The term souvenir brings in mind the mass produced kitsch that is the main
commodity of a souvenir around the world.
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3. What is a SEWenir?
A SEWenir is an sewn object with a pattern
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4. The SEWenir Process
1. Research
Doha and the Gulf life, history and tradition
2. Design a pattern according to the theme
3. Design and prototype the object
(outfit or accessorize)
4. Design the visual ideatity
(photoshooting and display the souvenir)
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5. 1. Research
Doha and the Gulf
life, lifestyle, history and tradition
BIG CARS BATOOLA
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6. 2. Design the pattern according to the theme
Illustrator
Generation digital Vector Repeat Pro
Illustrator Plug-in
Processing
Processing is an open source programming language and environment
for people who want to create images, animations, and interactions.
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7. Processing Vector Repeat Pro Illustrator
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8. Illustrator Processing
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9. 3. Design the object
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10. Textiles jewelry
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11. Textiles jewelry
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12. Textiles jewelry
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13. 4. Design the visual identity
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16. Sewed stories
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